Forbes Solicitors For You

We understand that for some, the prospect of seeking legal guidance and advice can be a daunting one. Rest assured you'll find our Solicitors understanding and approachable. We pride ourselves on providing clear and straightforward advice no matter what the circumstance. At Forbes our expert Solicitors will guide you through, every step of the way.

Buying and selling a house can be a stressful time. Forbes Solicitors will eliminate the stress and ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. Our team of specialist conveyancing lawyers will guide you through the process, delivering a first class conveyancing service.

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We offer the very highest standards of Clinical Negligence advice and because of this we hold a Legal Aid Agency Clinical Negligence Franchise. Delivering help to the victims of medical and clinical negligence allows them to secure the right compensation to rebuild their lives.

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If you're unhappy with the outcome of a Will after a person's death, you may have grounds to contest it. The death of a loved one can be a difficult and stressful time, sometimes heightened if there has been complications with a Will. At Forbes Solicitors, our team of specialist Dispute Resolution solicitors are able to provide expert advice and assist with a legal dispute.

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We have a large team of highly committed criminal lawyers who have extensive expertise in the full range of criminal matters from motoring offences to murder trials. We are pro-active, determined and through our progressive approach offer you the best chance of success.

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Our team of solicitors are highly experienced in helping Elderly Clients and their families. We can help you plan ahead by making Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney. We can also assist you with planning for Long Term Care and advise you on other matters such as Living Wills.

We are specialists in Family and Divorce law, offering sympathetic and compassionate legal advice in what can be a very tough time. Our expert family law team offer clients the support and knowledge they need to help you find the best course of action for yourself and your family.

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When it comes to dealing with finances, we could all benefit from some help in order to manage our money more effectively. Our aim is to give you expert independent financial advice that will enable you to make well-informed decisions to make the most of your money.

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Here at Forbes our team of expert personal injury solicitors handle all types of accident and personal injury claims including cases on a No Win No Fee basis. If you have been in an accident we offer a free consultation and will be able to provide you with the advice you need.

Our specialist team of Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts Lawyers will work to ensure the smooth transfer of wealth from one generation to the next and to safeguard your family's financial security. We cater for your individual needs providing sensitive and thorough legal advice.

Forbes Solicitors For Business

We have a reputation for providing practical, straightforward legal advice with a focus on the commercial objectives of your organisation.

Building relationships at the outset is central to the way we work. Our clients are integral to everything we do. We see our role not only as your lawyers but an intrinsic part of your organisation that can benefit your overall business proposition/operation. Put simply we work with you not for you.

We always go the extra mile which makes us different from other law firms and why clients come back to us over and over again.

Our Corporate team represent a wide range of clients from 'start up' companies to long established family owned and managed businesses to brand name plc's. No matter what industry you operate in, if you are buying or selling a business, starting a new venture or restructuring your current venture, our corporate solicitors can provide all the help you need.

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The Commercial team work with clients across the private and public sectors with a wide range of legal issues including contracts, compliance and governance.
We also regularly advise clients on the application of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.

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The commercial property team at Forbes Solicitors offer practical and expert legal advice on commercial property issues. Through our legal expertise you will receive straightforward and low cost effective advice which ensures we serve the same satisfied clients again and again.

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Our expert team have garnered a reputation throughout the UK as leaders in the dispute resolution field and we litigate successfully in all forums including the County Court and the High Court, dealing with cases at all levels, from small claims to multi million pound claims.

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Forbes has developed a specialism in Education Law, one of the few firms who excel in this field. Members of the education law team are regularly instructed by professional organisation members, educational establishments and LEAs in relation to a wide-ranging area of work.

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Our specialist employment solicitors can provide you with advice and assistance in relation to all aspects of employment law in a clear, straightforward manner. We aim to resolve any employment-related issues in the most practical, cost-effective and favourable manner possible.

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Our specialist, solicitor led, debt recovery team will help you recover your commercial debts as efficiently and easily as possible. Our service is innovative and efficient and is designed to maximise your recoveries. By offering a 'no recovery, no fee' service we are invested in the successful recovery of your debts and will work tirelessly on your behalf to achieve that end.

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Our dedicated housing and regeneration team are renowned for their high quality, innovative work and their straightforward approach. We offer a full range of innovative and pro-active legal solutions aimed at achieving the objectives of public sector housing organisations.

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Forbes has over 40 years' experience in handling insurance claims. We currently represent in excess of 40 local authority Clients, 90 Registered Providers nationally, a number of national supermarket chains and the UKs largest fashion retailer. In addition we act for emergency services, LEAs, schools, universities and colleges. We also have long-standing relationships with major Insurers.

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The Regulatory Team at Forbes draws together specialists from a number of departments who understand the financial and reputational damage a regulatory investigation can bring. Our team, with over 50 years of experience, can help on all aspects of regulatory law.

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Our retail team acts for major retail organisations on a national basis with a particular emphasis on their claims operations. We understand the needs of the Retail Sector; we are passionate about your business and deliver a service tailored to your commercial needs.

Time off for kick off?

With the World Cup looming and many matches taking place mid afternoon Forbes Solicitors is warning employers to carefully consider whether to give staff time off to cheer on their team.

Although there is no legal requirement for employers to allow time off to watch World Cup matches it may be worth considering a specific holiday policy to ensure requests are dealt with consistently and fairly. It is important that any requests for employees of different nationalities to watch their respective home nations are dealt with in the same way.

There are other options open to employers, such as screening key matches during working hours however which matches to show will need to be considered carefully to avoid claims of race discrimination. Alternatively employers could allow flexibility to watch matches, and require employees to make up for lost time by working through lunch or extending the working day into 'extra time'.

Employers should be careful to avoid scoring an 'own goal' when offering flexibility to employees to watch the matches as this would be considered as preferential treatment compared to, for example, parents or fans of other types of sport who have been refused requests in the past. There is the potential of complaints of indirect discrimination if policies put one group of employees at a disadvantage to another.

Amy Stokes, Employment Solicitor comments, 'It is important that businesses plan carefully in advance of the World Cup to make their policy clear to employees. Clear communication of policies to employees is crucial to ensure 'penalties' are avoided. Whilst employers should be aware of the wider implications, if this is handled in the right way it can improve morale and productivity in the business.'